Do you want to plant a tree in your yard, but have no idea which one is right for you and your home? Finding the right tree is critical, because a wrong choice can wither and die quickly. The National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Wizard makes it easy to find the perfect tree. Just enter your ZIP code, the type you're interested in (e.g. fruit, evergreen), the type of soil you have, sun exposure and what your overall goal is (e.g height, growth rate), and it'll list all the options that would be perfect for you. Use the wizard at arborday.org.

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If you've gotten into the habit of unplugging things like chargers, small appliances and electronics when not in use, congrats to you. But not everything always has to be unplugged. Older appliances that lack all the bells and whistles of modern electronics are energy sippers, not hogs. Old and simple alarm clocks, lamps and even washers and dryers that lack LED screens and monitors can be left plugged in. Always focus on the actual energy hogs to save costs, and save yourself the hassle by leaving the old-fashioned ones plugged in.

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Did you know leaving your TV, cable box and Wi-Fi router plugged in all day can burn through $150 in electricity costs every year? It's even worse if no one is home during the day to use any of these devices. Because these electronics use energy even when inactive, a simple solution is to plug them into a surge protector with an easy-to-access on/off switch. When you leave for the day, turn it off so it's not wasting power for eight to 10 hours, then turn it on when you get home. The inconvenience of waiting a few minutes for everything to reboot is worth it.

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